"Quad Will Work As Force For Global Good": PM At First In-Person Summit

The Quad stressed that backing for a "free and open" Asia is an important objective

Leaders of the four-nation Quad grouping met in person for the first time in Washington DC today, where they discussed key challenges facing the world, from COVID-19 to climate change. Opening the address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked US President Joe Biden for hosting the Quad meeting, where Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga were also present.

"Our four nations met for the first time after the 2004 Tsunami to help the Indo-Pacific region. Today, when the world is fighting against COVID-19 pandemic, we have come here once again as Quad for the welfare of humanity," PM Modi said.

The Prime Minister added he was "confident that our participation in Quad will establish peace and prosperity in the world."

The Quad also stressed that backing for a "free and open" Asia is an important objective.